#  Doctoral Degree Confirmation Date Form 

 



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## Summary

To ensure accurate processing of an Academic Training (AT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) application, PhD/DrPH/DDes F-1 Students / J-1 Student Exchange Visitors must confirm their defense date and the date they expect to submit their final dissertation.

**F-1 Students:** You may request your post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) start date anytime within 60 days after the date you expect to submit your final dissertation to ProQuest ETD. Contact your HIO advisor if you would like to discuss the timing of your dissertation submission and OPT start date.

**J-1 Students:** Your post-completion [J-1 Academic Training Application Form](/forms/j-1-academic-training-application "J-1 Academic Training Application Form") must be submitted to HIO BEFORE your Form DS-2019 end date with a secured offer to participate in an Academic Training program (no exception). Your Form DS-2019 end date will be extended to the post-completion AT end date.



 

 

 See also:- [ Students ](/form-categories/students)
- [ Academic Training (AT) ](/form-categories/academic-training)
- [ OPT ](/form-categories/opt)